Which Specialty Masters program is right for me?

Questrom has an array of award-winning specialty master’s programs, each designed to provide in-depth experience in a specific area of business. Here you’ll find a comprehensive guide to help you understand the differences and similarities among our three distinctive programs: MS in Management Studies (MSMS), MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), MS in Mathematical Finance & Financial Technology (MSMFT), and our new MS in Finance (MSF).

MS in Management Studies (MSMS)

Perfect for Aspiring Business Professionals


If you’re seeking a rewarding business career but your undergraduate degree isn’t in business, our MS in Management Studies program is the ideal solution. This one-year program offers fast-track entry into the business world, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. You’ll work on real-world business challenges, collaborating with industry leaders, and engage in business-building projects every eight weeks. Our program provides you with the skills employers seek right from day one, ensuring you’re ready for the real world.

  • Fast-Track Entry: Ideal for non-business undergraduates, this one-year program provides a quick entry into the business world.
  • Hands-On Learning: Focuses on real-world business challenges with practical application through business-building projects.
  • Diverse Exposure: Collaborate with industry leaders and work on projects with leading companies to gain experience in various sectors.

“The program promises to give you real-world business experience and guidance on finding the career that’s perfect for you—I can attest that they deliver on that promise starting on day one.”

ALIESHA GRANDISON

Masters in Management Studies

Queens, NY

MS in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Transform Data into Action


In the ever-evolving landscape of data analysis, our MSBA program equips you with essential skills across various business analytics domains. In just 12 to 16 months, you’ll learn how to tackle data problems in business contexts and enhance your statistical and programming acumen. This program focuses on real-world learning, allowing you to work on projects with actual companies, participate in industry events, and benefit from the expertise of our faculty, many of whom have direct industry experience.

  • Comprehensive Skills: Offers a complete training in business analytics, enhancing statistical and programming abilities.
  • Real-World Focus: Emphasizes real-world learning through projects with actual companies, industry events, and faculty expertise.
  • Data Solutions: Equips students to transform data into actionable solutions, addressing the high demand for data-savvy professionals.

“The program definitely exceeded my expectations. I not only learned really useful knowledge, but also received a lot of help in terms of career and leadership development.”

YUXUAN MEI

MS in Business Analytics

Capital One

MS in Mathematical Finance & Financial Technology (MSMFT)

For Aspiring Quants and FinTech Innovators


If you’re passionate about quantitative finance, financial technology, data analysis, and programming, the MSMFT program is tailored for you. Our three-semester curriculum takes you to the forefront of financial engineering, covering topics like stochastic calculus, derivatives, and computational methods. You can explore areas such as quantitative portfolio management, risk management, and the latest financial technology and statistical data analysis techniques, including machine learning and algorithmic trading.

  • Quantitative Expertise: Tailored for those passionate about quantitative finance and fintech, it offers an intensive three-semester program.
  • Advanced Techniques: Covers advanced topics like stochastic calculus, derivatives, and the latest financial technology and data analysis methods.
  • Career-Focused: Prepares students for roles in risk management, asset management, and quantitative analytics with comprehensive career support.

“The MSMF program offers a great mix of mathematics, finance, and computer science, in addition to being located in Boston, which provides a vast amount of opportunities for an internship or full-time job after graduation.”